1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 509 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Laurel | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Laurel | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2838 mm |
